I have discovered a new line winding gadget. I use very light line, usually 1# or 2#, so I respool often as line that light does not hold up for very long. I have used a variety of ways to hold the line spool while filling the reel. From the pencil between my feet, held by my toes to a home made wooden stand. After this year's Shindig, which is West Kentucky's yearly get together where Cane Pole demoed his new electric winder I went looking for something a bit less complicated.

And I found this:

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When set up and held upright the spool rotates as you fill the reel, eliminating line twist.

There are a few videos on Youtube showing it in action. It works very well.
One note: There are multiple sellers on the web, some charging much more than others. I looked for a while and found the least expensive to buy one. The link is below.


Line Winder Link